Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Miraculous Self

"Our bodies are our gardens to which our
wills are gardeners." —William Shakespeare

Miraculous Self

This
week you’re invited to relax into the infinite space of your heart and let
yourself receive.

Many of
us were taught that it is better to give than to receive. We easily give our
time, energy, and attention to our family and friends, yet we may find it
difficult to receive these same things. In reality, giving and receiving are
different aspects of the same flow of energy in the universe. Just as every
exhalation depends upon an inhalation, the flow of love in our lives depends
upon our ability to receive and to care for ourselves. As we meditate this week,
hold yourself in loving awareness and let your heart receive.

Our
centering thought for this week is:

As I love and honor myself, my relationships blossom.

MINDFUL
MOMENT

This
week, begin a practice of daily self-care. Begin by making a list of the loving
things you can do for yourself this week—then set the intention to complete one
of the items on your list every day. Consider posting the list somewhere
prominent or maybe schedule a daily reminder on your phone or computer. Here
are a few suggestions: write down one quality you love about yourself, remember
to pause and take a few deep breaths when you’re feeling stressed, take a walk
or enjoy a good meal with a friend rather than grabbing a sandwich at your
desk. As you give freely to yourself you’ll experience the loving awareness
that is your natural state.